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What is Structural Foam Molding?
Structural foam molding is a low pressure multi-nozzle injection molding process that provides a plastic part an outstanding weight to strength ratio. Many large structural parts require thicker walls and ribs than standard injection molding can produce. Structural foam molding allows for the injection molding of thick wall parts with the addition of a foaming agent. In order to produce a thicker wall part, a small amount of nitrogen or chemical blowing agent is required to be injected into the plastic material. Under pressure within the injection screw and barrel, the foaming agent does not expand. When the melted plastic enters the mold cavity and core, the foaming process occurs. As the foamed plastic fills the mold, the wall of the part hardens against aluminum mold wall. A thin layer forms a skin structure that is supported by the foamed inner core.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Business at FWP has been outstanding during the 2011 year and we anticipate those conditions holding true for 2012. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate the many partnerships that we have established over the years. The entire staff at FWP would like you wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
FWP attains local Bright Green City Business Certification
Fort Wayne Plastics has been awarded certification from the Northeast Indiana Sustainable Business Council (NISBC) in Sustainability. FWP and NISBC worked together with increasing the awareness of waste reduction, managing already established FWP Green policies and procedures, and collectively bringing all employees together to become more responsible stewards of our natural resources.
The NISBC is a Public-Private-Nonprofit effort that collaborates with local government, utilities and regional mission organizations to encourage and support local business and organizations in Green business practices and Sustainability. For more information, please visit http://www.nisbc.org/.
FWP is looking forward to an ongoing relationship with the NISBC and will continue to move forward with new initatives and ideas of Sustainability for the future.
Northeast Indiana Sustainable Business Council Membership
Fort Wayne Plastics has recently joined the Northeast Indiana Sustainable Business Council (NISBC). FWP is on schedule to attain certification for the Bright Green Business Program with NISBC within the next 30 days. This business module strives to capture the attention of the overall operation performances with special focus and attention to the efforts of environmental and social management.
Fort Wayne Plastics Announces New Additions to Management Team
Dale Shaw has been hired as Quality Manager. Dale has worked for 35 years in the quality assurance field. Prior to joining FWP, Dale worked for Midwest Industrial Fabrication, where he was responsible for the development and implementation of ISO 9001 systems. The majority of his career has been spent in aircraft quality assurance, working for Boeing, LTV Aircraft, and the United States Air Force. He is in charge of all quality control aspects of FWP, including establishing quality standards, verifying first article quality, and managing the history of all production projects.
Jim Emmons joins FWP as our New Business Development Manager. Jim comes to FWP with a solid Business Development background spanning more than 15 years in the plastics and electronics industries. He is a graduate of Ball State University and a Lean Sig Sigma – Black Belt. Jim will be deeply involved in the pursuit and development of new business partnerships, products, and opportunities.
FWP is confident that with the addition of Dale and Jim, we will strengthen our commitment to our customers by exceeding their expectations in overall customer satisfaction.
Fort Wayne Plastics achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Fort Wayne Plastics is proud to announce our recent achievement of International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) 9001:2008 certification. Our certification process began many months ago as we continue to build upon the business principles and processes already established in FWP’s quality management systems. This certification further strengthens our commitment to our customers in providing ongoing improvements in quality, increased customer satisfaction and our dedicated, systematic approach to overall quality management.
Fort Wayne Plastics News Blog
Welcome to the newly created Fort Wayne Plastics Blog page. FWP is anxious to share with you updated information about our company, what’s happening in the low pressure multi-nozzle injection molding industry, and other references that you may find interesting and helpful with your business. We welcome any feedback and suggestions that you may have on any these blog posts. Please check back regularly for updated information.